Franz Liszt International Piano Competition Hungary | Pécs Posted 23 Mar 2026 Competitions Piano Filharmonia Hungary announces the 2026 Liszt Ferenc International Piano Competition. ABOUT THE ORGANIZER: Filharmonia Hungary is the largest concert organising agency in Hungary. It undertakes the mission of sharing the joys of classical music with people of different ages, not only by hosting orchestras and soloists of world-renown musicians, but also by organising youth concerts, festivals and seminars, thus also contributing to musical education and the development of new talents. HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION: It is most likely that we shall never know how Franz Liszt played the piano. According to his contemporaries no one could follow in his footsteps. What is certain is that his personality, unique technique and compositional skills continue to be influential. It is not surprising that the Academy of Music launched the first Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in 1933, led by Ernő Dohnányi, with similar talents to those of Liszt’s. The winner of the first competit From 15 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
